Hay farming tradition still strong in Village by the Sea Hay farming is in full swing on Whidbey Island, as seen here in Langley this week. By Justin Burnett • July 18, 2014 7:01 pm Vance Tillman bales hay in a field on the other side of Third Street from St. Hubert Catholic Church in Langley. Tillman’s wife is Tiny Tillman of the Fossek family Hay farming is in full swing on Whidbey Island, as seen here in Langley this week.